Health Behavior Concentration

Concentration Competencies

Utilize a basic planning framework (Precede Proceed) and demonstrate proficiency in applying this to theories, concepts and models used for intervention at the individual-level, the community-level, and the societal-level.

Demonstrate proficiency in knowledge and critical reasoning needed for health promotion research and practice, and describe the “nested nature” of public health behavior problems and programs.

Assess the effectiveness of an existing program through the application of evidence-based approaches as they pertain to the development and evaluation of social and behavioral science interventions.

Area of Concentration Courses

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* In rare instances, courses taught outside the Department of Health Behavior may be more appropriate for students who have selected a specific topical area. To receive HB elective credit for any non-HB course within the CPH, students need to obtain approval from their academic advisor. To receive HB elective credit for any course outside of the CPH, students must obtain approval from both their advisor and the department chair.

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University of Kentucky College of Public Health

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As a component of Kentucky’s land grant institution, the Mission of the College of Public Health at the University of Kentucky is to apply comprehensive health approaches to understand better and to help reduce the burdens and disparities of health problems on individuals, families and communities.